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Mackerel vs. Pike — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Pike?

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B3, yet Pike is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Pike's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 22% more.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Pike
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +33.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +33.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Pike
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin A +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 0% 0% 0% 25% 162% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin A +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pike
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Fats +122.6%
Contains more Other +290%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Fats +122.6%
Contains more Other +290%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Pike
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Pike Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.3g Pike
Protein 23.85g 16.6g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 8g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 4.3g Pike
Calories 262kcal 156kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 28mg Pike
Iron 1.57mg 2.1mg Pike
Magnesium 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 412mg Pike
Potassium 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg Pike
Zinc 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 860IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.7mg Pike
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 5mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg Pike
Saturated Fat 4.176g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Pike
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
235%
Mackerel
28%
Pike
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
26%
Pike

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pike
Pike is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients
  2. Pike - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168021/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.